{
  "id": 358055,
  "title": "Two sisters killed after being hit by bike in Thiruvananthapuram",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/two-sisters-killed-after-being-hit-by-bike-in-thiruvananthapuram",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T07:39:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/two-sisters-killed-after-being-hit-by-bike-in-thiruvananthapuram/article71324190.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A tragic accident claimed the lives of two sisters in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday morning. The victims, identified as Shanthamma, aged 62, and Vijayamm, 70, were struck by a motorcycle while crossing NH 66 (National Highway 66) bypass road at Karimbuvila junction near Thiruvallam. According to reports, the sisters were on their way to a temple in Nagercoil when the mishap occurred around 7 a.m. They were crossing the bypass from the service road, holding hands, when the accident took place. Despite immediate medical attention from passersby and local residents, the sisters could not be saved. The City police are now actively searching for the motorcyclist and investigating the details of the incident, including the vehicle's speed.",
  "summary": "The sisters were reportedly on their way to a temple in Nagercoil when the accident occurred",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}